Restaurants near Elk Rapids

“I walked into Bos wine today and was greeted with nothing but smiles. The staff is the some of the kindest and most outgoing people I’ve met. They offered help for wine selection and made it very easy to find what I was looking for. I WILL most definitely recommend this to anyone in the area for a fantastic glass of wine and a lovely atmosphere!”

“Awesome brews and crew. Osario's and Flannigan's Goat serve up some very tasty food. Great indoor/ outdoor venue. Summertime music is great too. The customers are friendly and fun. I highly recommend both of Short's facilities. So thankful that we have this in Elk Rapids.”

“This place is such a hidden gem. Honestly some of the best cocktails I’ve had in Michigan and it’s tucked away in Elk Rapids! We always make a stop here when we are in Northern Michigan. Their gin is awesome and so is the Mel!”

“Our whole family loves Anita’s food! It’s always tasty, homemade, and full of flavor. Some of our favorites include Butter Chicken, Mango Lassi, and the Yellow Daal Soup!”

“Amazing food! Jambalaya was so good!”

“Went in today for the 1st time, service was very friendly & helpful 🤩. Fantastic Pizza, will be back again! Thank you.”

“We got the chocolate flavor called Pot Hole and it was the best chocolate ice cream I've ever eaten. The butter pecan was buttery and creamy. So good. The waffle cones was perfect and fresh. Highly recommend!!”

“Had the Bison bratwurst. It was absolutely delicious. Everything about it... the onions, the bun, the sauce and the flavor of the bratwurst all together was perfect!!”

“FANTASTIC FOOD SERVICE AND ENVIRONMENT!”

“Thank you happy camper company!!! Such great service, even with a power outage! Always my go-to stop anytime I’m in town!”

“Best Mexican food I’ve had in a long time”

“so delicious. best eggrolls I've ever had!”

“Great place to Mingle and grab a bite to eat!!”

“Great service, and wonderful food! Thank you Antonio and staff. Will be recommending your establishment to my friends!”

“The Paella, the pork chop, the Walleye were all excellent. I'm going bak”

“Excellent experience! Visited with 6 business associates, will return”

“Great food Great experience Dan the waiter is amazing ! Very friendly , professional waiter , highly recommend Dan - he’s the best !”

“Beautiful winery, amazing service, and a beautiful view!”

“Absolutely love this place!”

“Great venue, beautiful scenery. Had the dry flight. Each was unique and delicious. Loved the Ensemble. So light and beautiful. Bought some to take home for Thanksgiving.”

“Don't let their simple exterior fool you, they are crafting up yummy espresso drinks, delicious sandwiches and baked goods! Super nice owners and great service.”

““I would trust that lady with anything I put in my mouth.” — my husband, speaking about our lovely server, Teri. 😂

Not only was the wine great and the views absolutely breathtaking, but the true star of the show was our server, Teri. She was incredibly knowledgeable about the wines at Two Lads Winery, and my husband was VERY impressed with the flight she picked out for him. So impressed, in fact, that he broke his self-imposed wine-buying ban to take a bottle home. I also loved the lavender lemonade cocktail she recommended—it was delicious!

But the story doesn’t stop there. We got to chatting with Teri about some of the other places we were planning to visit during our trip, so we asked her for recommendations. She pointed us toward a winery we hadn’t heard of before, and it ended up being a huge hit! She also recommended a meadery because my husband is really interested in mead, and that recommendation was another home run.

It’s rare to come across someone who is not only knowledgeable about what they do, but genuinely enthusiastic about making sure you have a great experience. Teri absolutely made our visit extra special, and we are so glad we stopped at Two Lads. Great wine, incredible views, and an amazing server—what more could you ask for?

If you’re visiting Traverse City, put Two Lads Winery on your list. And if you’re lucky enough to get Teri as your server, trust her recommendations. Clearly, she knows what she’s doing. 😉”

“This is an excellent place for pizza AND wings. Their cheese bread is awesome with at least two types of cheeses on it and the pizza sauce and ranch is great tasting too. Must try if you are in the area!!”

“Good beer, food, and atmosphere.”

“Great coffee!!! I nice little place. Great muffins. I had a salad to go.”

“Awesome owners and staff. Good food and good home town bar feeling. We lovw this place and frequent it often.”

“Beautiful spot overlooking the peninsula. You can keep your glass which is nice. The glass railings were a nice touch. I wasn’t allowed to do a tasting or a flight, simply had to order a glass of one wine. I’m reading reviews that others had tastings. I guess I came at a wrong day/time? Disappointing. They also only allowed me to sample two wines before ordering. Thankfully I liked the second sample, the Riesling, but if I hadn’t liked either it would have been a bummer to have to blindly order something and hope to like it. Overall a beautiful, quiet, classy spot with great music and views. But I was really hoping to do a tasting my first time there.”

“The outside is inviting but the middle aged lady inside taking the orders was straight up rude and their ordering process is out of the whack. Basic sandwiches. Soups were phenomenal. Basic wine list. Overall not very pleasant.”

“The pulled pork sandwich is to die for! Chef Brian isn’t shy with the meat and the slaw with apple added is just the right amount of savory and sweet. The Provolone slice holds it together on a toasted pretzel bun. I’ll be back!”

“Best Mexican food I’ve had in a long time”